KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) is a towered general-aviation airport in St Louis, Missouri, at 463 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 08R/26L (7,486 ft), 08L/26R (5,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KSUS · FAA SUS · IATA SUS |
|---|---|
| Location | St Louis, MO · 38.6621, -90.6520 |
| Elevation | 463 ft MSL (141 m) |
| Tower | 122.6 MHz |
| ATIS | 134.8 MHz |
| FAA charts | 19 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSUS METAR and TAF
METAR KSUS 010454Z 13006KT 10SM FEW050 BKN080 OVC095 17/13 A3023 RMK AO2 RAB40E54 SLP231 P0001 T01720133| Wind | From 130° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 5,000 ft, Broken 8,000 ft, Overcast 9,500 ft · ceiling 8,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 17°C (63°F) / 13°C (55°F) · spread 4°C |
| Altimeter | 30.23 inHg (1024 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP231: sea-level pressure 1023.1 hPa · T01720133: temperature 17.2°C, dew point 13.3°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (130° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 08R: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 26L: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 08L: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 26R: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:37Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KSUS 312337Z 0100/0124 10004KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 0104/0106 6SM -RA FM010600 13005KT 6SM -RA BR SCT025 OVC050 FM011100 12005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015 FM011500 11006KT P6SM OVC015- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 100° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 10,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 04Z – 1st 06Z: visibility 6 statute miles · light rain
- From · 1st 06:00Z: wind 130° at 5 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · light rain, mist · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 11:00Z: wind 120° at 5 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain, mist · overcast 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 110° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 1,500 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08R / 26L | 7,486 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 08L / 26R | 5,000 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | ST LOUIS APP/DEP | 126.5 |
| AAS | ADVSY SVC | 124.75 |
| ATIS | 134.8 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.7 |
| CTAF | 124.75 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | ST LOUIS RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 122.6 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSUS before you fly.
FAA charts for KSUS — d-TPP 2611
19 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 5
Arrivals (STAR) 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KSUS on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.